Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
President Trump urged the UK, China, France, Japan, South Korea and other oil‑importing nations to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran vows to keep the waterway blocked and attacks on t
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice‑Premier He Lifeng met in Paris to iron out trade snags and pave the way for a Trump‑Xi summit, but analysts warn the tight timeline and the looming
Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s Kyiv region killed four civilians and injured fifteen just as U.S.-backed ceasefire talks falter, a pause prompted by Russia’s escalating conflict with Iran. The
Escalation or off-Ramp in the Gulf? And What Hope for a Ceasefire in Lebanon?
Former Crisis Group president Robert Malley warns that the Trump administration could either intensify the US‑Israel‑Iran clash or seek a diplomatic off‑ramp, while Lebanon expert David Wood says the
UAE slams Iran over claim US strike on Kharg Island launched from its territory
Iran blames the US strike on its Kharg oil hub on UAE territory, prompting a sharp UAE rebuttal that calls Tehran’s claim confused, as a fire sparked by debris in Fujairah’s oil zone underscores the e
'Weapon will be used immediately...’: North Korea sends BIG message to US amid West Asia war, conducts drills with 600mm rocket launchers - WION
North Korea staged a high‑profile drill with 600mm rocket launchers and fired about ten ballistic missiles, a move timed to send a stark warning to the United States amid the West Asia conflict. Kim J
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz
Amid the Iran‑Israel war, President Trump has pressed Britain, China, France, Japan and South Korea to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s blockade threatens a fifth of global oil
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
President Trump urged the UK, China, France, Japan, South Korea and other oil‑importing nations to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran vows to keep the waterway blocked and attacks on t
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice‑Premier He Lifeng met in Paris to iron out trade snags and pave the way for a Trump‑Xi summit, but analysts warn the tight timeline and the looming
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Tells Citizens to Leave Iraq After Second Attack on Embassy
An Iran‑backed militia bombed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, prompting Washington to urge Americans to leave Iraq and to call on allies to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a drone
North Korea fires off barrage of around 10 ballistic missiles, Seoul says - The Japan Times
North Korea launched roughly ten ballistic missiles toward the sea, a coordinated show of force that Seoul says underscores Pyongyang’s escalating military posturing amid heightened regional tensions.
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
The U.S. Treasury’s temporary lift of sanctions on Russian oil, intended to calm market turbulence, is being slammed by European leaders and Kyiv as a $10 billion windfall that could prolong Russia’s
North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea launched about ten ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea as South Korea and the United States conduct their annual spring drills, prompting Japan and Seoul to confirm safe landings but
Iran War Puts India in Tricky Position
As the U.S. drags into a war in Iran, Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau warned India that Washington won’t fuel its rise, prompting a measured response from Minister Jaishankar and a scathing rebuke
The Iran-Israel-US War Is Reconfiguring US Force Posture in the Indo-Pacific
The Iran‑Israel‑US conflict is pulling U.S. forces out of the Middle East and into the Indo‑Pacific, leaving allies like Japan and South Korea uneasy about Washington’s reliability. Across Asia, the w
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Israel’s air campaign in south Lebanon has entered a grim new phase, destroying a Litani River bridge and killing 773 civilians since early March. Al Jazeera probes Israel’s strategic endgame, warning
West Asia crisis: The Indians caught in the crossfire
A joint Israeli‑U.S. strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader ignited a rapid, Gulf‑wide retaliation, forcing flights to reroute and exposing expatriates to direct missile threats, while Dubai’s airsp
Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Military Attacks Iran’s Oil Export Hub, Trump Says
The U.S. launched precise strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, hitting missile and mine depots while sparing oil facilities, driving oil prices above 40% since the war began. The attack deepens geopolitica
Macron says Russia ‘mistaken’ if thinks West Asia war offers it respite
Macron warned Russia that the Iran‑Israel conflict won’t ease pressure, even as the US briefly lifted some oil sanctions to curb soaring prices, a move that sparked G7 pushback and highlighted growing
‘Wrong move’: Grassley criticizes Trump lifting sanctions on Russian oil
The Trump administration’s 30‑day waiver on Russian oil sanctions, meant to curb soaring gasoline prices, has drawn fire from GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, and allied nations